Why do so many Americans find it wrong to burn an American flag?

[binTravkin]

people burning flags are not expressing their disgust with (american) principles, they're more likely disgusted by our departure from those principles

Although I agree that to some extent US is lately doing more talk than walk when principles are concerned, I've seen people burn US flag just because they have been fooled into thinking of US as the root of their problems or at least close to that root.
I think this is most often seen in Russia and Middle East.

[The Mad Monk]

Burning a symbol that represents people that gave you the right is illogical. Not surprising though, for an idiot to not comprehend.

Many things are illogical, that doesn't mean they should be illegal.

[N35t0r]

Burning a symbol that represents people that gave you the right is illogical. Not surprising though, for an idiot to not comprehend.

I don't see how this would apply to someone in, say, Venezuela or Iran.

[The Mad Monk]

It wouldn't, but then, that isn't within the purview of this thread.

[kentonio]

What if it's a witch wearing a US flag bikini? Good thing or bad thing?

[N35t0r]

An american can find it wrong for a foreginer to burn an american flag too

[Lorizael]

Burning a symbol that represents people that gave you the right is illogical. Not surprising though, for an idiot to not comprehend.

This is not an argument a proponent of natural rights (not me) would find compelling.

[Berzerker]

What if it's a witch wearing a US flag bikini? Good thing or bad thing?

wrapping oneself in the flag offends me, but she'd have my vote

[Imran Siddiqui]

Besides, doesn't the flag represent the country itself rather than the people (yes, one can say the country is the people, but that can be disputed)

[MrFun]

Burning a symbol that represents people that gave you the right is illogical. Not surprising though, for an idiot to not comprehend.

Coming from someone who loves America so much, that he has no problem with the Confederate flag.

[Ben Kenobi]

I have yet to see Mr. Fun burning an american flag. I'm not even going to adress the stupidity behind the rest of your post.

The point being is that there's a reason he hasn't left. Which is why flag burning is illogical.

[Ben Kenobi]

but that includes the word "freedom" at least a dozen times. Anybody voting for the referendum / amendment / whatever has their ballot shredded.

I'd agree, but I'd substitute 'equality' and 'fairness'.

[Kidlicious]

Is it just because it's not politically correct to do so?

[Kidlicious]

Now you understand what really happened in Baltimore.

I just heard a story on NPR about a bunch of retards in Baltimore who have false memories about police shooting another unarmed black teenager. I think it's important to share that.

[MRT144]

The American flag is used as a symbol of America. Most Americans are patriotic and have feelings of loyalty to America. They feel betrayed if an American burns it.

People upset by desecration of symbols are stupid.